. >> i'll bet. and, jon, you mentioned, getting at the end of february. the speaker under treasumendous pressure. but he said he's not going to negotiate with the speaker. he wants the debt limit extended. this is a huge clash. >> reporter: this is a collision course, george. i've never seen a situation where both sides are adamant they will not compromise. house republicans say there is no way they will raise that debt limit without getting cuts in exchange. and as you said, the president said they won't even have meetings about this. no negotiations, as congress' responsibility to do it. >> another countdown begins. jon karl, thanks very much. >>> now, it's going to be a big day for students at sandy hook elementary school in connecticut. this morning will likely be an emotional return to class in a brand-new school three weeks after the horrific shooting rampage. amy robach is right down the street from their new school in monroe, connecticut. amy, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, elizabeth. it is, indeed, a big day for this community. so much